Burlington, North Carolina

North Carolina community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Burlington, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

Burlington is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 60,032, part of the Burlington, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $257,731. Median household income is $52,963.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 60,032 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $257,731 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $52,963 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.6 minutes
  • Part of the Burlington, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

60,032

Source: Census ACS

$257,731

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$52,963

Source: Census ACS

23.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

92 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Alamance County (county-level results)

45%
54%
Democrat 40,624
Republican 47,937
Leans R+8.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 79.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 56.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 62/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 33/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.8

Location

Burlington, NC (36.0720, -79.4622)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.